holiday skin treatments in new canaan
The Season of Glow: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Refresh Your Skin with Holiday Skin Treatments
The holidays are a time of celebration, connection, and—let’s be honest—a few too many photos. Between family gatherings, festive parties, and end-of-year events, you deserve to feel radiant, confident, and refreshed. As the weather cools and the social calendar fills up, now is the ideal moment to invest in your skin. At Intentional Self Aesthetics, we believe self-care is not vanity—it’s vitality. Taking time to nurture your skin and body helps you show up as your most confident, intentional self. Whether you’re looking for an instant glow or a more transformative rejuvenation, our curated menu of holiday skin treatments can help you look and feel your best through the holiday season and beyond.
Step One: Brighten and Hydrate with a Luxe HydraFacial
If there’s one treatment that delivers immediate, camera-ready results, it’s the HydraFacial Luxe. This client favorite deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and infuses your skin with nourishing serums tailored to your unique needs. The multi-step process removes dead skin cells and impurities while bathing your skin in antioxidants and peptides. The result? A hydrated, dewy complexion that looks as if you’ve just returned from a week of rest and relaxation.
For the holidays, we recommend scheduling your HydraFacial about one week before major events. And for those who love a little something extra, our HydraFacial Platinum adds LED light therapy and lymphatic drainage—perfect for detoxifying and firming the skin before your big night out.
💫 Pro tip: Combine your HydraFacial with dermaplaning for an even smoother, glass-like finish under makeup.
Step Two: Restore Radiance with BBL Laser Rejuvenation
The holidays are all about sparkle—so why shouldn’t your skin have its own? Broadband Light (BBL) is one of the most effective ways to reverse sun damage, diminish redness, and bring out a more even skin tone. At Intentional Self Aesthetics, our BBL HERO technology targets pigmentation, sunspots, and broken capillaries with gentle bursts of light. This powerful yet comfortable treatment stimulates collagen production and cellular renewal, giving your skin a fresh, luminous glow over the weeks that follow.
For best results, we suggest starting a series of three BBL treatments spaced about 3–4 weeks apart. The final session will leave your skin holiday-ready—radiant, even, and effortlessly smooth.
Step Three: Lift and Tighten Without Surgery
Nothing says “refreshed” quite like subtly lifted, firmer skin. For clients who want a rejuvenated appearance without downtime, we offer several cutting-edge, non-surgical options:
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Plexr Glass Lift
A true favorite for women who want a natural lift and smoothing effect, the Plexr Glass Lift uses plasma energy to stimulate collagen and tighten the skin. It can gently smooth crepiness, lift the eyelids, and refine fine lines around the mouth and eyes.
This technology combines microneedling with radiofrequency to remodel collagen and tighten the deeper layers of the skin. It’s ideal for improving texture, firmness, and elasticity. A few days of mild redness is followed by weeks of progressive glow as your skin regenerates.
Many clients choose to book a single session in late fall, with a second touch-up in the new year for long-lasting rejuvenation.
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EmFace
For those looking to lift the face naturally, EmFace is a groundbreaking technology that tones facial muscles and boosts collagen simultaneously. It’s a quick, no-downtime treatment that sculpts, lifts, and defines the face—especially around the cheeks and jawline.
Pair EmFace with BBL or a Hydrafacial for the ultimate “glow and lift” combination before the holidays.
Step Four: Smooth Away Fine Lines with Botox and Fillers
Let’s face it—holiday photos are more flattering when your skin looks rested and smooth. Botox is the ultimate pre-event refresher for softening frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet. Schedule your neurotoxin appointment 2–3 weeks before major events, as that’s when your results will fully peak. For women seeking gentle volume restoration, natural dermal fillers created with Cellenis Derma PRP can subtly enhance the cheeks, lips, or under-eye area to restore that youthful, well-rested glow.
✨ *Intentional tip: Small, natural enhancements go a long way. Our approach is to highlight your beauty—not change your features.
Step Five: Feed Your Skin from the Inside Out
Beautiful skin starts with balanced nutrition, hydration, and self-care—especially during the busy holiday season. Here’s how you can keep your glow going:
– Hydrate generously: Cold weather and festive cocktails can dehydrate your skin. Aim for at least 8 glasses of water per day.
– Support collagen production: Consider adding collagen peptides or vitamin C supplements to your routine.
– Get your glow IV: Our IV therapy options deliver hydration, vitamins, and antioxidants directly into your system for a radiant complexion and improved energy.
– Don’t skip skincare: Maintain a consistent routine with medical-grade products like SkinMedica TNS Advanced Serum, a growth factor-rich formula that firms and brightens the skin over time.
Step Six: Plan Your Pre-Holiday Skin Treatments Timeline
To make the most of your holiday beauty prep, timing is key. Here’s a suggested “Glow Plan” to guide your holiday skin treatments:
6–8 Weeks Before the Holidays:
– Start your BBL or RF Microneedling series
– Schedule your first HydraFacial
– Begin consistent at-home skincare with medical-grade products
3–4 Weeks Before:
– Second BBL session (if doing a series)
– Botox or filler appointment
– Consider a Plexr Glass Lift or EmFace treatment for lift and tone
1 Week Before:
– HydraFacial Luxe or Platinum for deep hydration and instant glow
– Dermaplaning add-on for smooth makeup application
The Day Before:
– Rest, hydrate, and enjoy a quiet moment of self-care—you’ve earned it!
Step Seven: Treat Someone You Love to Holiday Skin Treatments
Self-care is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give—especially during the holiday rush. Whether you’re shopping for your best friend, sister, husband or yourself, our Intentional Self Aesthetics Digital Gift Cards are perfect for anyone who deserves to look and feel her best. Consider pairing a gift card with a curated product set or a handwritten note encouraging a loved one to take a little time for herself this season. After all, the most beautiful glow comes from feeling cared for, confident, and intentional.
The Intentional Way to Glow
At Intentional Self Aesthetics, we believe beauty is not about changing who you are—it’s about aligning your outer appearance with how you feel inside. The holidays can be joyful but also busy and overwhelming. That’s why our approach to Medspa care focuses on intentional rejuvenation—treatments designed to help you look refreshed, feel balanced, and step into every celebration with confidence. Whether you’re coming in for your first HydraFacial or building a long-term rejuvenation plan, our team will meet you where you are and guide you toward radiant, healthy skin that reflects your true self.
Ready to Glow Into the Holidays?
We invite you to visit us at Intentional Self Aesthetics in New Canaan, CT to experience our personalized approach to beauty and wellness.
Book your holiday skin consultation today and let’s create a plan that helps you shine—inside and out—all season long.
